Bentley's chief of staff, David Perry, said in an email to committee members today that the meeting's agenda would include a discussion of the panel's long-term goals and a review of its by-laws.

"As you well know, the work of this Council will (and should) generate significant public and media interest," Perry wrote to committee members. "The Council is not subject to the Open Meetings Act, but unless anyone has strong objections, the Governor's Office will advise the media this afternoon of tomorrow's meeting and will welcome their attendance, as public participation will be a vital and mandatory part of this process."

The luncheon meeting will take place at the International Trade Club in Mobile.